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Skeletal System Grade 4

This document is a worksheet about the skeletal system for 4th grade students. It contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about bones, joints, calcium intake, and the functions of the skeletal system. Questions cover topics like the difference between axial and appendicular bones, how many bones humans are born with versus as adults, and examples of ways to take care of the skeletal system. An answer key is provided to check the students' work.

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Skeletal System Grade 4

This document is a worksheet about the skeletal system for 4th grade students. It contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about bones, joints, calcium intake, and the functions of the skeletal system. Questions cover topics like the difference between axial and appendicular bones, how many bones humans are born with versus as adults, and examples of ways to take care of the skeletal system. An answer key is provided to check the students' work.

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Skeletal System Worksheet - Grade 4

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Circle the letter of the correct answer.


1. Bones and joints form a structure called
a. Muscular System b. Skeletal System c. Bone System
2. The point where our bones meet is called
a. Ligament b. Tendon c. Joint
3. Which group of bones protect our internal organs?
a. Pelvic Bone, Skull and Ribcage c. Spine, Femur, Humerus
b. Skull and Ribcage
4. Which of the following is not true of axial and appendicular bones?
a. Axial bones protect body organs while appendicular bones helps in body movement.
b. Axial bones consist of the lower body bones while appendicular consists of upper body
bones.
c. The skull, ribcage are part of axial bones while the arms, legs, shoulders and pelvis
bones are part of the appendicular bones.
5. What nutrient is needed to keep our bones healthy?
a. Calcium and fiber b. Calcium and protein b. Calcium and Vitamin A
Fill in the blanks.
1. Give the 3 main functions of the skeleton:
a. __________________________________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________________________________

c. __________________________________________________________________

2. Humans are born with 300 bones but as adults it is reduced to 206 bones. What caused
this decrease?
_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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Skeletal System Worksheet - Grade 4
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3. Name 3 ways we can take care of our skeletal and muscular systems:
a. __________________________________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________________________________

c. ___________________________________________________________________

4. True or False. The hinge joint in our knee allows our leg to move back & forth in all directions.

5. Besides our arms and legs, name 2 body parts where muscles are present.
a. _______________________________ b. ________________________________

6. Muscles work in pairs. When one muscle _________________________ to pull the bone,
its partner muscle _____________________________________.
Identify the skeleton parts in the picture.

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Skeletal System Worksheet - Grade 4
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Answer Key:
Multiple Choice.
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. B
Fill in the blanks.
1. a. supports our body b. gives our body its shape
c. protects the soft organs inside our body
2. The bones fused/join together as we grow from a child into an adult
3. eat a balanced diet; good posture ; exercise
4. F
5. heart, fingers, toes, cheeks stomach, neck, eyes etc.
6. contracts, relaxes
Skeleton Parts:
1. skull
2. ribcage
3. spine
4. femur
5. patella or knee cap

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